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5 Signs You’re Having Labor Contractions: Know When It’s Real

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By Lisa Milbrand, Kiarra King
| Parents Verified
Real labor contractions often feel like strong period cramps and become more intense over time If your contractions come regularly every 5 to 10 minutes, it’s time to call your doctor. Watch for signs like your water breaking or bloody vaginal discharge, which indicate labor might be starting. Could that weird cramp in your belly be the start of labor—or is it just another bout of indigestion? Maybe it’s the real deal, or maybe it’s just Braxton Hicks.
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Is Your Pregnancy Test Still Positive If a Line Is Lighter?

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By Robin Elise Weiss, Kiarra King
| Parents Verified
Credit: Allan Kosmajac / Getty Images • A second line on a pregnancy test, even if faint, usually means a positive result. • Lighter test lines can happen due to low hCG levels or diluted urine and don’t usually signal a problem. • For the most accurate results, test after a missed period and follow the instructions carefully. When you take a home pregnancy test, you'll see lines indicating your results.
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How to Tell If Your Cervix Is Dilating: Key Signs for Pregnant People

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By Laura Riley, Kiarra King
| Parents Verified
• The cervix thins (effaces) and opens (dilates) to prepare for childbirth. • Signs of dilation include losing the mucus plug, bloody show, and mild discomfort. • Cervical checks by a healthcare provider can help track dilation, but timing of labor varies for everyone. Dilation and effacement are terms that doctors and other birth professionals use to describe the changes in the cervix that are required for vaginal birth.
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